Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
701
Total Quantity
49.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+89.1%
ST STEPHENS GATE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 701 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,587 to the NHS. This is 89.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,473 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,587 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +89.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.